Queenstown Public House

A nice place for dinner! We sat outside at a table facing the road with a fire pit. The vibe of the restaurant was really cute! There was no wait on a Sunday around 7:00 pm. As others have mentioned, service was quite slow, but our waitress was very nice and well versed on the menu. We ordered the New Zealand Meat pie, which comes with a “tomato chutney” which tasted similar to a BBQ sauce. The Meso Tasty sandwich was good, but came with a wasabi aioli which we didn’t care for (but it was on the side so no big deal). The Cobb Salad was above average! Overall a cute place with pretty good food!

We went to this restaurant in the middle of the week, and when we got to the door, we remembered that we had actually tried this place many years ago. I have to say I was surprised by their wine—I chose the Pinot Noir, and if I come back to this restaurant again, it will definitely be for that excellent wine. They had really good and varied appetizers. I’m not much of a lamb person myself, so I didn’t really enjoy their menu that much, but we went because my husband loves lamb. And from my husband’s perspective, everything was absolutely delicious.

This restaurant is absolutely AMAZING, from the food to the service to the environment and everything in between. I had the lamb burger, which was one of the absolute best burgers I’ve ever had, and my fiancé had fish and chips that were out of this world amazing! The E-Legal cookie for dessert is to die for as well!! Our server Keith was an absolute gem, so pleasant and kind and attentive with wonderful service and great recommendations! If you are looking for a local restaurant in San Diego with delicious unique cuisine and amazing vibes and service, come here! You won’t be disappointed! 😁

Absolutely loved the atmosphere, food, and service. We enjoyed the sausage roll appetizer—the puff pastry was perfect and the sausage w fennel was delicious. My friend had the lamb skewers and said the meat was tender and flavorful. I had the spaghetti squash and it was amazing. We shared the lemon dessert—loved the addition of the ginger cookies, animal crackers, and berries. Our waiter was a delight! We sat outside and it was perfect w the heat lamp. Would absolutely return!

Amazing New Zealand–inspired restaurant. The food was easily 5/5 and the service was fantastic from start to finish. The burger is unreal—honestly the closest thing I’ve had in the U.S. to a Ferg Burger in Queenstown. Great vibes, great location, and the outdoor seating is absolutely the move.

I visited Queenstown Village in Little Italy today with my family. My feelings are quite mixed. A week earlier I drove past this place and was amazed by how beautifully it was decorated for Christmas, so I decided we definitely had to come as a family. Both inside and outside the restaurant looks very beautiful and cozy — 10 out of 10. The service, however, left much to be desired. We were served by several waiters, and the first impression wasn’t pleasant — their attitude felt somewhat arrogant. During the meal everything was fine, but when I received the check I was a bit confused because they have weekday specials that the server supposedly “forgot” to apply. After I reminded her, the difference in the updated check was around 35% (about $50). Whether it was intentional or an honest mistake, it significantly affected the tip I left. The food is an 8 out of 10. There was no “wow” effect, but nothing negative to say either. New Zealand cuisine is new to me, so it was interesting to try. I won’t leave a bad rating, but I also can’t give it a full 5 stars.

Had a wonderful early dinner at Queenstown Public House and was blown away! They recently remodeled the outdoor patio, and it is absolutely beautiful—it’s detailed, vibrant, and a perfect setting for a meal (the photo doesn't even do it justice!). The service was excellent, and their happy hour is a fantastic deal. I enjoyed the Fish and Chips and a delicious slider for a great value at $10 each. Their drinks were also wonderful. Whether you're looking for a charming patio or a great happy hour, this spot is a must-visit in Little Italy!

I didn’t really get what’s so New Zealand about the place, but the food was mostly excellent nonetheless. Maybe cuz they call their steak fries “fatty fries?” Lamb and pies seem pretty ubiquitous to me. House salad was tasty and the strawberries were a nice touch. Blue cheese crumbles on the sweet potato fries were good. Not sure why they put cucumbers on the ahi tuna burger. Bun was burnt on the bottom. Chairs and tables outside are bolted to the ground. Not particularly convenient (or comfortable).

Nestled in what seems like a little house in Little Italy, sits a beautiful little restaurant called Queenstown Public House. This place is turned magical around the holidays! It's a Christmas wonderland right now! Holiday is in full swing! Festive ambience, drinks and food! The Wagyu smash burger with sweet potato fries is what I had and the fresh were perfectly cooked and not soggy at all! Came with what seemed like an aioli sauce and a honey spicy mustard (not a fan of that) haha. The burger itself was topped with crispy onions, and swish cheese with some aioli sauce. It was absolutely delicious!! Meat was tender and juicy with every bite. I also had the Gingerbread Party House. Which was a whiskey mix with gingerbread house made syrup, not really my thing but I'll tried it for Yelp haha. To my surprise it was actually really good! Not too strong but not too sweet, definitely tasted like an adult gingerbread drink. My girlfriend got the fish and chips, which was definitely a different style than we have had before. It was a whole fried fish. Outer part was not crispy as usual but it was good. My gf didn't care for it much but I thought it was ok. Came with a vinegar sauce. Also had a side of fries. For the holiday experience it was great! Definitely curious to see what this place is like without the decorations everywhere. So the job is done, I will be coming back soon Queenstown Public House. Also the service was great!

Queenstown Public House is just so stupidly overpriced for what it is that I just can't give it more than two stars. We ordered two pretty basic burgers and two pretty basic cocktails (an old fashioned and gin mule) and the bill was just shy of $100 after tax, so about $120 out the door with tip. For one burger and one cocktail each. Two people. Seriously. The drinks were $20 and $20.50 and the burgers $24 and $25, all before tax and tip. Was anything exceptional? No. Decent, pretty good even, but nothing that even comes close to justifying those ridiculous prices. I'm going to skip the usual discussions of food, service, and ambiance, because when they lose us so badly on the pricing, what's really the point?

My friend made a reservation here for dinner and luckily they were able to accommodate us earlier than the time we booked. We came for the beautiful Christmas decor and Christmas vibes! They also had snow falling after 5pm! We were able to make it in time for he happy hour which we only ordered wine and a cocktail but overall the HH menu had a great variety of food and drinks I would come back for next time. On the regular menu, we got the calamari and brussel sprouts for apps which was great. For our entree, I got the blazin ahi sandwhich sub fries for Caesar salad. My friend ordered the steak & frites sub fries for Caesar salad. The apps were great! Probably the only thing I enjoyed. Our entree, would not order again. Also the Caesar salad needs more dressing cause it was dry af... Overall, our server Keith(?) was wonderful and very attentive!

Man, what a disappointment this place has become. The waitress was completely unattentive. We had to flag her down to order food and add to our order. She chose our sides, until we figured out we can choose sides then we flagged her down again to tell her the side we want. Terrible, why are you a waitress? The food was also disappointing. What the heck happened? The lamb burger was terrible. We wanted medium it came well done. And they added this sweet green jelly/jello? Huh? Back to the waitress, we wanted lamb skewers, she said they are only available at 3:00pm, the time was 2:40pm... we didn't get the lamb skewers, no exceptions. Really? Never again.

Update to my last review after coming to Queenstown Public House for dinner during the holidays. What a festive scene with the gingerbread house theme of the entire restaurant and the food was just as good as we remembered. Service was friendly with great attention and recommendations. Definitely go for food, but I stand by if you are going for happy hour and are hungry stick to the regular menu and get drinks off the happy hour menu.

Found this place on Yelp and it was walking distance from our hotel (Hotel Republic). Oh my god!!!! So cute!!! All decked out for the holidays! We had hummus which had an extra something that made it stand out. Had a couple of porch pleasers which were really tasty. If I lived in SD, I would be here all the time!

OMG! This place is so cute! Queensland Public House is beautifully decorated as gingerbread house for the holidays, with indoor and outdoor seating. There is even one room with sheep on the ceiling (ode to their New Zealand moniker). I heard from friends that there is even "snow" shooting outside on certain December evenings (how fun!). Over the holidays, there is even a person dressed as Gingerbread Man. We took several photos with him. The service is friendly and attentive, and the food is delicious with many shareable options and happy hour menu. I especially liked the wagyu slider. So tasty! Only street parking available, so plan accordingly.

Fun visit before a holiday play, the decorations were off the charts! The hourly snow was so cool! Loved the holiday drinks! Service was terrific with great recommendations! Ordered everything from mag pies to fish and chips to smash burgers! Everything came out piping hot and fresh! Loved our experience!

Vibe: 8/10 - very cute and we loved sitting outside, but when we sat briefly inside it kind of smelt like urine. Luckily, the hostess moved us outside easily Service: 6.5/10 - service was responsive and quick once seated, but we waited outside for around 10 minutes before the hostess came to speak with us. When we went inside to inquire after the hostess, we were told to wait outside. Value: 5.5/10 Lamb skewers: 6.7/10 - tasty, but small. You're mainly eating hummus and pita with this dish Queenstown fav burger (sub fatty fries): 8/10 - loved the flavors in this burger and the fatty fries were very tasty. Overall: 6.94/10 (3.47/5) [To clarify our review system: 10 = we'll never have anything else as good as this in our lives (we use 10 very sparingly!) 9 = extraordinary 8 = great 7 = above average 6 = average Anything below 6 is being critical]

Made last minute reservations for an early Sunday evening with one of my friends at 4pm. Outdoor seating was plentiful to choose from. I got the veggie wrap and we shared the hummus plate. Their mocktails caught my eye and although they only had 2 of them available, the strawberry one that was recommended ended up being refreshing. Service was a little slow at first but eventually picked up. The ambiance of this place is so welcoming, homely and majestic all together.

Always pass this place on our way to the freeway and have always wanted to try this restaurant. Such a cutesy theme and they even have a nice patio outside to enjoy the sunny San Diego. Service here midweek was a little slow and our server seemed to be all over the restaurant. It definitely wasn't her fault. Food came out fast. The chips and onion dip were great! Fish and chips and burger was basic. The food I say was a little pricey even for happy hour. Good spot to check out.

Queenstown is a favorite of ours. It is great location in little Italy. It's quaint and has different areas with different vibes. The service is always great. The Steak Frites is our favorite. We love portions and flavors of the steak, salad, and fries. It's totally a go-to!!!

I visited Queenstown Village in Little Italy today with my family. My feelings are quite mixed. A week earlier I drove past this place and was amazed by how beautifully it was decorated for Christmas, so I decided we definitely had to come as a family. Both inside and outside the restaurant looks very beautiful and cozy -- 10 out of 10. The service, however, left much to be desired. We were served by several waiters, and the first impression wasn't pleasant -- their attitude felt somewhat arrogant. During the meal everything was fine, but when I received the check I was a bit confused because they have weekday specials that the server supposedly "forgot" to apply. After I reminded her, the difference in the updated check was around 35% (about $50). Whether it was intentional or an honest mistake, it significantly affected the tip I left. The food is an 8 out of 10. There was no "wow" effect, but nothing negative to say either. New Zealand cuisine is new to me, so it was interesting to try. I won't leave a bad rating, but I also can't give it a full 5 stars.

One of the cutest places in Little Italy with delicious food, fun drinks, and incredible service! Both inside and outside spaces are so beautiful and inviting, this corner fire pit table was perfect and made for a unique dining experience. The kiwango burger was incredibly delicious, with sweet potato fries ofc, and all the drinks we tried were refreshing and unique. Our server was great, overall a great place to go out to dinner, need to try their brunch next!

We really enjoyed sitting out under the veranda on the side of the restaurant. It's an interesting vibe. It's fun and casual. The service was great and the food was very good. We got sausage rolls and a biscuit with delicious jam to start with then we split a classic breakfast, which includes eggs, toast, beans, tomatoes and bacon. It was an excellent experience overall. Just a good vibe.

We arrived late at 2:00 after spending time at the Fleet Space Theatre in balboa Park so it wasn't crowded and we were able to sit in the little cozy front room looking out to the porch. We were waited on promptly and ordered the mushroom truffle burger of the month which is free with my entree....my favored lamb skewers with cucumbers and lots and hummus!! I am a lamb girl and so New Zealand pubs are my ticket!! My husband thought this was their best monthly creation yet so we urged the waitress to tell the manager to put it in the permanent menu. I sure hope we see it again. He swapped the thin fries for $2.00 for the fatty steak fries. Good choice! We will NOT need dinner tonight. Not bad for $32 plus a generous tip. Deliciousness plus ambiance off the charts always plus historic house plus great service AND I almost forgot to mention the best playlist every single time!!! No brainer. Come here or one of any of their locations. Our hood is the OB Raglan but we love this one when we are downtown.

We were staying at an Airbnb around the corner and decided to check this place out without reading many of the reviews. I ordered the fried green tomato salad and my husband ordered the burger Australian style. Both were quite good! Unfortunately the restaurant ran out of the appropriate kind of cheese for my salad so they substituted with feta, I think it would've been a little bit better with the correct cheese. Drinks were great and the desert was good too!

Really cute holiday experience! At the top of the hour it would start snowing! Decorations was great! Food was delicious just wished there was more food for the buck. Service was great!

We were visiting a friend from out of town and he made a reso for Queenstown Public House. We sat inside during a heatwave with no a/c. There was a smell in the room area we sat in, it wasn't pleasant. Service was fine and food was good, we each got a lunch entree and shared the waffles. The waffles were mid but my burrito was delicious. They had a mimosa special, $7 for a regular mimosa. Probably would recommend to sit outside.

Had a wonderful early dinner at Queenstown Public House and was blown away! They recently remodeled the outdoor patio, and it is absolutely beautiful--it's detailed, vibrant, and a perfect setting for a meal (the photo doesn't even do it justice!). The service was excellent, and their happy hour is a fantastic deal. I enjoyed the Fish and Chips and a delicious slider for a great value at $10 each. Their drinks were also wonderful. Whether you're looking for a charming patio or a great happy hour, this spot is a must-visit in Little Italy!

Just a straight forward and delightful restaurant with some New American flair. Food is good, cocktails even better, and service was so fun and friendly. You HAVE to come here during happy hour as well. You can get full off the slider and fries for just 9 bucks! During Christmas, it's so well decorated and becomes a wonderful gingerbread house too! Food: 7/10 Service: 8/10 Atmosphere: 9/10 Value: 9/10

Absolutely darling establishment, that looks like it was originally an old home. We went for Saturday brunch and were seated outside. We ordered coffee and a blood orange mimosa. For breakfast I had the French toast made from challah bread. They give you a large scoop of cinnamon butter and syrup. A few strawberries on top and two strips of bacon. Absolutely delicious and tasted and textured like a cinnamon roll. My son had the meat pies with fries. Flaky crispy dough. He couldn't tell which was beef and which was lamb. It comes with a generous portion of fatty fries and a delicious tomato dipping sauce. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. Very nice brunch!

I'm purely writing this in hopes to get my Oreo Waffles back. Truly this place is a 5/5. Queenstown is my absolute FAVORITE brunch spot in all of San Diego and I come here at least twice a month. My go to breakfast order is the breakfast fried rice, Oreo waffle and a side of fried chicken. If I buy you a new waffle maker can I please have my Oreo waffles back??? Please Will update my review to 5/5 even if I don't get my waffles back. Thank you for your consideration

Food is always solid here. Pot pie is amazing. Mac n cheese is exceptional. Our server was a little off this time but this is a great place w great atmosphere.

Inconsistent dining results here depending on the time of day. When it's packed, towards the end of the day, or you're with a large group - definitely plan for a wait. Most recently I came for drinks and some fries before a concert at Music Box and ended up waiting 45 minutes for my fries to come out. Despite the wait, servers were nice when we interacted. Portions here are hefty. My best experiences have been around Happy Hour for a variety of sliders. Love the sauces you get for french fries. Drink options are a plenty but definitely on the pricey side. Parking in this area of town can be tough, so plan accordingly!

Love the sitting area and the chicken sandwich was great! The string fries were awesome!

It was my first time here and wow! I loved it We came for happy hour cause we heard good things about it and it did not disappoint! There was a good amount of people here on a Weds evening but there's plenty of seating. The service was fast and friendly. We order: A beer flight Chips and dip Fish and chips Kiwi burger Everything was so good and so cheap for happy hour! I feel like there's not alot of places that does happy hour for food anymore so to find a place like this, I am obsessed! Super excited to come back.

Melanie crushed it tonight! The Kelvin Heights & Stardust were delicious, and the whole place is decorated so cute for Christmas! 10/10 vibes don't miss it!

Came here to meet our friends from out of town. Made reservations couple days ahead for lunch Place was packed! Great menu, beautiful day, friendly staff (shoutout to ariel) - Would return! Had the lamb hash! My wife had the vegan wrap. So good!

This is my first time here. I know it's because of the holidays but this place was decorated so beautifully the ambiance inside and outside was amazing work I got seated right away and ordered right away the server was super sweet and nice the food and drinks were phenomenal. Though the place was outta my way i definitely recommend trying it it didn't disappoint definitely recommend trying.

What an amazing place to eat brunch! One of my San Diego favorites. I believe they only do the breakfast / brunch on the weekends, but please consider them for lunch cocktails or dinner. The service is ALWAYS fantastic! And the food is amazing! This visit I had to have my favorite again, "The Cure" which is a house biscuit & sausage gravy, tater tots w/scrambled eggs. I added the spicy fried chicken which was also smothered in that amazing gravy. You'd be hard pressed to find better gravy...!

Adding onto my review: I recently visited and the service is the same (mid), ambiance is the same, but their steak caesar salad is THE BEST!! The best lunch time option that isn't too heavy!!

Went with a group of 15 girls and everyone's food was phenomenal. It's stunning inside and a perfect brunch place. I'd definitely come back for their dinner menu. The gelato shop connected is so good!

Cute / cozy place with their early christmas decors, food is good on the happy hr menu. Minus point coz the smell of the place either smelled like pee or just old.... But probly ill come back again with my friends

Shout out to Melanie who noticed we needed another round of drinks and was kind enough to stop at our table to offer assistance.

This is such a cute spot. Stumbled on this location searching for grits. I had the pawns and grits but took the prawns off because I don't eat most seafood. I added the spicy chicken sausage that wasn't spicy and the bacon. It was all delicious. Our waiter was awesome! Our seating, which was outside, was great. I would love to go back to check out the ambiance at night.

Amazing place! Went here for dinner before a concert at the Music Box (within walking distance and plenty of parking). Our server, Keith, was fantastic, a very lovely guy and very helpful. He recommended the chicken pot pie which my bf had and it was fantastic. I had the Queenstown burger which was also fantastic, especially the aioli. Had the Kelvin Heights to drink which was DELICIOUS. One of the best margaritas I've ever had!

We came with our dog and were seated outside. We were there on a Wednesday which was their all day happy hour. We ordered a few of the cocktails and happy hour menu items like the slider, the veggie pie, and their chili. Nice place to relax outside with good food and drinks.

Overall this is a really nice spot for brunch. The restaurant itself is very cute and whimsical - very on brand for the area. Service was a little slow but I'm giving them grace because it was Father's Day. So I figure they may have been busier than usual. I wasn't super excited about my meal. I got the lamb hash and just felt like it lacked flavor. It wasn't until after I got home and looked at the picture that I realized the seasoning on the board was meant for the food. All of the plates around me looked and smelled amazing though! I would go back and try something else.

I had very low expectations for this place because there are a lot of restaurants downtown with high ratings that are just mediocre, but I was pleasantly surprised! I got the Cluck and Squeal with grilled chicken and fatty fries. The sandwich was delicious and so flavorful, and the fries were perfectly crisp and tasty. Service was also pretty quick and very friendly. I did take a star away because we had an issue with lots of flies. We were sat in a corner outside and for some reason flies were constantly flying to our table, even before we had food. It would've been nice to have one of those fly fans to ward them off

I want to start this review by saying I dislike giving bad reviews. I met my girlfriend at for brunch, it was her first time. I love the food at Queens town and duinden the sister restaurant. Our waiter Dan came up to our table, he look so annoyed and grumpy. My friend asked for a coffee, after 8 min he brought her coffee and walked away. The coffee had a bunch of coffee grounds in the coffee, very noticeable. Dan passed by and she asked him if she can have another coffee without coffee grounds. Dan took the coffee with out a word. He came back with coffee and creamer. My friend asked him for a spoon, he say Ya and rolled his eyes. Holy Cow this guy was so rude. I told my girlfriend that I wasn't going to start my Sunday with this kind of experience. We asked the manager and told him we were leaving. We told what happened and he offered to move us but we just got up and left. Honestly If you are having a bad day, don't project it onto others.

Cute little place. We opted for outside seating for a drink and to catch up. The waiter was good about leaving alone to catch up but popped out to check on us from time to time. We both got the loaded bloody mary and they were just perfect! Definitely one of the better ones that we have had.

Cute spot for brunch w friends! Great food, service is fast considering how busy they are. def need a reservation here, on Saturday waitlist was half hour at 11 am.

My friends from San Diego recommended this place for multiple reasons - dog friendly, healthy portions, and solid drinks. I had just run a half marathon on this particular morning and was starving. I had the croissant sandwich and it was perfect. Flaky croissant, good sausage, and the tots were crispy. The rest of the table mentioned the French toast was the star of the show. On your next trip to the area - definitely stop here with your pup or friends.

I love coming here I usually come for dinner but the brunch was pretty good, would come Back! Ordered the babe Benedict. This place has a lot of outdoor seating and dog friendly. The food is consistent and the servers and bartenders are awesome here. Service is good as always. Just found out they have another location :)

This was our second time trying this place. The first visit last month was decent--we enjoyed the food, though the service could have been better. We decided to give it another shot, but this time we left disappointed. Our server had no personality and was very dry, which is surprising for a customer-facing role. When we asked for suggestions, he didn't offer much help. My daughter and I shared the flank steak, which was dry, and the fries were soggy and clearly not freshly cut. For the price we paid, the experience wasn't worth it. We've had much better food and service at local spots for half the cost. Unfortunately, this visit didn't win our loyalty.

came by for some quick drinks and bites and fell in love with the cozy house aesthetic! the bright yellow paint with lots of greenery was so welcoming the drinks were definitely one of a kind. i especially loved the porch pleaser because of the strong earl grey essence! food was not as memorable but still enjoyable one complaint i do have is that the restaurant was basically empty yet we were seated so closely next to another group. not too big of an issue but was a bit questionable ~Food & drinks~ porch pleaser: 10/10 margarita: 10/10 slider with skinny fries: 8/10 beet salad: 9/10 new zealand meat pies: 8/10 ~Service: very friendly, love how attentive our server was ~Cost: $$ pretty affordable especially if you come for happy hour

Delicious food, beautiful decor and great service! I've been here a few times now and will certainly be back. This time we brought the dog and sat outside for lunch. They have a nice patio area with some heat lamps and fire pits, although we did not need them today. Our server Edgar was great, he had tables both inside and outside and came to check on us often. I had the prawn and grits, which was incredible - the seasoning was perfect and the poached egg was an excellent touch. The rest of my group got the meat pies and french toast which they both enjoyed. The crust on the meat pie was flakey and delicious. The beer flight from their all-day happy hour menu was also a great deal!

Enjoyed a late Sunday brunch. We were a party of 8 and had plenty of space seated outside. Ambiance is cute, almost like having an outdoor tea party. Large food portions and tasty. Tots stayed crispy. I had the breakfast poutine and it was the perfect serving. Someone had the Cure with the spicy chicken and it was a good crispy. French toast serving was large enough to share. Our server was very attentive and friendly. They serve brunch menu until 2 pm. Overall we had a great first time experience. Parking is tough around there since they're close to little Italy's farmers market.